FHS girls outdoor track team captures MIAA D1 State Meet

Entering second day of the MIAA Division 1 track & field championship meet with a three-point lead, Franklin’s historic senior class could feel the state title within their grasp.

On Friday’s opening day of competition, star Sarah Dumas achieved the rare feat of winning the pentathlon and 400-meter hurdles on the same day. Her fellow senior teammates had risen to the occasion in the shot put and discus throw.

With one final afternoon to finish the job as a group, the seniors delivered.

Behind victories Sunday from Dumas in the 100 hurdles (14.29) and senior Elizabeth Hopkins in the javelin (137 feet, 2 inches), Franklin tallied 74 points at Westfield State to top runners-up Lowell and Westford (62 points each) and capture the program’s first Division 1 title.

“Winning a Division 1 championship has been a goal of ours since freshman year. And we’ve been working so hard, especially the senior class, for four years to make this happen,” said Dumas, who will run next year at Penn. “I sensed early in this season we had enough to do it … This ultimately is the culmination of all that hard work.”

D1 state meet article from Boston Globe ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/26/sports/miaa-division-1-state-track-championship-franklin-acton-boxborough/

The FHS boys finished 15th.

Complete performance results for FHS athletes can be found in the PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaCIKvnl17rQ-K6zMknFTKo79OZLr31q/view?usp=drive_link 

The Franklin girls' track team poses with the Division 1 state trophy after taking the program's first title Sunday at Westfield State. MATTY WASSERMAN FOR THE GLOBE

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 264 - Coravin & Wine Label Updates (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 264

In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!  Here are the key topics they cover:

1. Coravin Updates:

   - The hosts discuss the latest developments in Coravin technology. They explore new models, improvements, and latest issues with theft.

   - Mark and Kim share their insights on the practicality and benefits of using Coravin systems to preserve wine.

2. Wine Label Updates:

   - The conversation shifts to wine labels. Kim and Mark delve into recent updates in the European Union (EU) regarding wine labeling regulations.

   - They also touch upon the ongoing discussion in the United States about nutrition labels versus ingredient labeling on wine bottles.

   We then talk should a wine review consider the packaging and label design? The hosts share their opinions.

Remember to tune in to "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)"podcast for more engaging discussions on wine-related topics! 🍷🎙️

Cheers

Kim and Mark

#podcast #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #coravin #labels 

Episode 264-Coravin And Wine Label Updates by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 264 - Coravin & Wine Label Updates (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 264-Coravin And Wine Label Updates

Did you catch the Boston Globe article on the BEN for Franklin group?

"For Cobi Frongillo, a town councilor in Franklin, every meeting about a new housing development goes about the same way.

First, the pitch from the developer. Then, a barrage of complaints quickly follows. The Franklin residents who show up generally hate the height of the building, how large it is, the number of parking spots — pretty much everything about the proposal.

It can be difficult for Frongillo, 25, to sit through. The only way he can afford to live in Franklin is by renting a backyard cottage from his parents, and he sees how few people his age have any opportunity to stay in the community where they grew up. Allowing more new homes in Franklin could help, he said.

Fed up with the hostile reception to new development in Franklin, Frongillo and a group of other residents formed what was once a rare breed of advocacy organization in Boston-area suburbs: a pro-housing group, whose members go to public meetings to say yes to more housing development, instead of no."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/25/business/housing-suburbs-greater-boston-activists/

Visit the Building Equitable Neighborhoods for Franklin webpage to find out more about the group and perhaps even join the mailing list to join in the conversations.  https://ben4franklin.org/

Cobi Frongillo is a 25-year-old town council member in Franklin who lives in a cottage in his parents' backyard — the only way he can afford to live in the suburban town, he says. SUZANNE KREITER/GLOBE STAFF

Frank Presents: 071 - Dom DeBaggis (audio & video)

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Dom DeBaggis, and discusses his upbringing, career in music, and Debaggis shares a few of his songs.

Audio link ->  https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/071-franks-presents-dom-debaggis

Frank Falvey - WFPR & Franklin TV

Frank Falvey dives into current events, hot button topics and invites guests give their insights

Frank Falvey examines everything from Franklin to U.S. politics; from current events to the local community, giving his personal thoughts and considerations. Frank is also joined by local guests to talk the Franklin community and dissect current events

Subscribe via your favorite podcast app or find all episodes in one place ->   https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episodes  

Frank Presents: 071 - Dom DeBaggis (audio & video)

Board Game Nite at Pete's Nerd Emporium

Board Game Nite at Pete's Nerd Emporium. 

Happening every Thursday in May. Bring your own game, or try something from our game library. Free admission, but tips to keep the library growing are greatly appreciated!

Pete's located at 10 Main Street.

When: Thursday, May 30, 5:00 PM 

Board Game Night at Pete's Nerd Emporium

Senior Center event highlights for week of May 28 - May 31

"Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center! 

We are CLOSED Monday in honor of Memorial Day."

Check out the full calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming 

Senior Center event highlights for week of May 28 - May 31

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C7b4hr2RG8d/

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, May 27, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: David Penza & Backyard Swagger

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: SHINE

5:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

5:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Michael Videira

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Heath Nesbitt

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Patience Noah Pt 2

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Taunton 05-20-24

10:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

11:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Milford 05-20-24

10:00 pm FHS Senior Awards 2024

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 05-06-24

12:00 pm Community Preservation 05-14-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 05-06-24

6:00 pm Town Council 05-23-24

8:00 pm Police Station Building Committee 05-13-24

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

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What's happening in Franklin, Sunday, May 26, 2024?

Sunday, May 26

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

** No Town Meetings today

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter, a Chamber Orchestra (World Premiere) - June 9 at 3 PM

It is an unlikely story, actually more than one.

Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

Franklin Massachusetts, famed as the home of the first free public lending library in America and the birthplace of reformer and "father of the public school movement," Horace Mann, these days is also home to Chicago native, Dr. Jon Ceander Mitchell, a retired music professor and orchestral conductor.

But Mitchell also has another side, an abiding interest in dinosaurs and paleontology, an interest which led him to learn the story of a self-educated 19th century Englishwoman who became one of the world's first paleontologists.  Across the years, enthusiasm for this pioneer, Mary Anning by name, gave Mitchell the idea of celebrating her life through the medium of opera.

And so it is that June 9, 2024 will see the World Premiere of his work, Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter, a Chamber Orchestra, at the intimate venue of the Franklin First Universalist Society.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/11GipnA_1ZWsadJFglqIrWHup0HdOSMxe/view?usp=drive_link

Master Plan Committee & Subcommittee Meetings, Wednesday, May 29

• Housing and Economic Development Subcommittee

Event Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 5:15pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/housing_economic_development_subcommittee_-_05292024_0.pdf

• Master Plan Update Committee

Event Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-may_29_2024.pdf

Master Plan Committee & Subcommittee Meetings, Wednesday, May 29

Talking about the FPAC Golf Tournament and other fundraising with Arielle & Alan (audio)

FM #1212 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1212 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Alan Mercer, Operations Director of THE BLACK BOX, and Arielle Hardy, Director of Development for FPAC. We met to record this conversation in the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  

We talk about 

• FPAC golf event June 10

• Importance of fundraising to augment income

• Expansion of FPAC from a regional theater to include equity performers 

The conversation runs about 20 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Arielle and Alan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1212-fpac-golf-outing-fundraising-05-16-24

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FPAC Golf outing June 10 -> https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1747 

FPAC support options -> https://www.fpaconline.com/pages.php?pname=fpac_support_us 

THE BLACK BOX page  ->  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Talking about the FPAC Golf Tournament and other fundraising with Arielle & Alan (audio)

FHS baseball tops Lincoln-Sudbury to take Pedroli Classic

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, May 25, 2024

Baseball = Franklin, 5 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 1 – Final 

– A three-run fourth inning paired with strong pitching led Franklin to a win over Lincoln-Sudbury on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors took the lead in the bottom of the third but the Panthers wasted little time responding, pushing across three in the top half of the fourth. Ben Yuknis (single), Zach Winer (single), and Mike Davide (walk) loaded the bases and, after Yuknis scored on a passed ball, senior Lukas Phillip plated a pair with a double to left to make it 3-1. Franklin tacked on one insurance run in the sixth on a bunt from Matt Miller that scored Jake Shaughnessy (double) and another in the seventh on an RBI double from Winer to score Yuknis (single). Austin Campbell earned the win for the Panthers, surrendering the one run on four hits and three walks, striking out three. Miller tossed a scoreless inning in relief with one hit and no walks.

With this win, the FHS team captures the Rich Pedroli Daily News Classic.

https://x.com/smittvisuals/status/1794466943019426083

MetroWest Daily News coverage ->

https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2024/05/25/rich-pedroli-classic-future-northeastern-baseball-teammates-henry-digiorgio-cooper-tarantino/73857352007/

FHS Team photo via @smittvisuals

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-25-24/

FHS Theatre Company to perform Peter & the Star Catcher - June 7 & 8

via FHS Theatre Company:

Still don't have your tickets to Peter and the Starcatcher? 

Skip to the front of the line! -> https://t.co/F4iGEI8At3  or directly -> https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/6628fbf64fb3170e435dc159?

Shared from -> https://t.co/AY0fGrEHWG

FHS Theatre Company to perform Peter & the Star Catcher - June 7 & 8

FHS D1 Tennis Playoff brackets

Boys = Division 1

#27 Franklin (9-9) will travel to #6 Brookline (15-4) at a time and date to be determined.

https://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=478560&tclass=

Girls =Division 1

#24 Franklin (16-2) will host #41 Durfee (8-8) on Wednesday, 5/29 at 4:00.

https://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=478564&tclass=

For other tennis brackets around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-tennis-playoff-seeds-matchups-2024/

FHS D1 Tennis Playoff brackets

Friends' of Franklin Library Annual Meeting - June 5

Friends' of Franklin Library Annual Meeting - June 5

ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 PM
Franklin Public Library

As a supporter of Friends of the Franklin Library,
we invite you to join us for our Annual Meeting, where we will
review the Friends' activities this past fiscal year
and nominate and vote on new Board Members.

If you can't attend our Annual Meeting,
email fofl02038@gmail.com
for more information about the Friends.

Friends of the Franklin Library
is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting and promoting
the Franklin Public Library's collections and programs.

Franklin TV: Memorial Day

The Origin Story

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/26/2024

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.

The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, and centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of General Lee. Various officials, including General and Mrs. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR came through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. By the end of the 19th century Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. It was not until after World War I that it was expanded to honor those who died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays.

To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.

And so we pause to give deepest thanks to all who made the highest sacrifice.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.

And – as always – thanks for watching.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

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From the Franklin TV archives, the video of the Memorial Day parade in 2022

Frank Presents: 070 - Jamie Barrett (audio)

In this episode, meet Jamie Barrett, musician, music teacher and songwriter. Frank Falvey talks with Barrett and discusses his life, upbringing, his music, and hear some of his songs.

Audio link -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/070-franks-presents-jamie-barrett

Frank Falvey - WFPR & Franklin TV

Frank Falvey dives into current events, hot button topics and invites guests give their insights

Frank Falvey examines everything from Franklin to U.S. politics; from current events to the local community, giving his personal thoughts and considerations. Frank is also joined by local guests to talk the Franklin community and dissect current events

Subscribe via your favorite podcast app or find all episodes in one place ->   https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episodes  

Frank Presents: 070 - Jamie Barrett (audio)

"Cheap Laughs" featuring headliner Paul Gillespie at 3 Restaurant - May 29

"Cheap Laughs" featuring headliner Paul Gillespie at 3 Restaurant. Boston's best comics you've never heard of will make you laugh till your face hurts…or the next beer is on us! 

3 Restaurant is offering a five-star dinner buffet lovingly crafted by 3 Restaurant's award-winning Executive Chef. 

General admission tickets are $25; tickets for the dinner buffet and the show are $70 (includes a choice of 2 salads, 3 entrees, 2 sides, dessert, tax & tip) – make sure you add a Dinner Buffet ticket at checkout for everyone in your party. 

For ticket purchase -> https://www.cheap-laughs.com/event-details/comedy-night-3-restaurant

3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 PM

https://www.cheap-laughs.com/event-details/comedy-night-3-restaurant